Friday, April 26, 2019 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Playwright Taylor Mac’s Broadway debut, "Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus," comes with a great many pluses: three consummate clowns, Nathan Lane, Kristine Nielsen and Julie White, direct…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:53PM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Lin-Manuel Miranda on hand as ‘Hamilton: The Exhibition’ debuts in Chicago by Miriam Di Nunzio

Inside the cavernous "museum" are 18 galleries, each depicting an era in the life of Hamilton.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:57PM

‘A Quick 5’ with Pat Montley, Playwright and Director, ‘Plays on Principle’ by Susan Brall

On Saturday, April 27 at 8 pm and Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 2 pm in celebration of Channing’s Baltimore Sermon “Plays on Principle” written and directed by Pat Montley, will be perform…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:03PM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘The Who’s Tommy’ at The Kennedy Center by Susan Brall

The Broadway Center Stage production of “The Who’s Tommy” is presently playing at The Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts in the Eisenhower Theater directed and choreographed by Josh…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:57PM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Ink Review: Rupert Murdoch inside story, another ‘how we got where we are’ lesson by Jonathan Mandell

Ink recounts how Rupert Murdoch, newly arrived in London from Australia in 1969, bought the Sun, “a stuck-up broadsheet that…never once made a profit,” and in a year’s time made it a…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:53PM

Lilli Cooper (‘Tootsie’) on making Julie Nichols ‘an independent, self-made, strong woman’ [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW] by Sam Eckmann

“She’s an independent, self-made, strong woman,” declares Lilli Cooper of her character in the new musical adaptation of “Tootsie.” Cooper plays Julie Nichols in David Yazbek’s n…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:00PM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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theartsdesk Q&A: William Nicholson by Heather Neill

The Shadowlands playwright talks about C S Lewis, love, pain and being a writer It is 30 years since Shadowlands, William Nicholson's much-loved play about C S Lewis's unexpected love affair…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:59PM

2019 Tony Awards: Nominations Predictions by Lee Seymour

A season full of misfires and "meh" productions means a more exciting, unpredictable awards race.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:33PM

Ink: Rupert Murdoch back when, Review, Pics, Video by Jonathan Mandell

“Ink” recounts how Rupert Murdoch, newly arrived in London from Australia in 1969, bought the Sun, “a stuck-up broadsheet that…never once made a profit,” and in a year’s time mad…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:23PM

Photo Flash: New Shots of AIN'T TOO PROUD Cast in Action! by BroadwayWorld

Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations, opened just last month atBroadway's legendary Imperial Theatre 249 West 45th Street. Check out new production shots of the cast in ac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:05PM

'Be More Chill' on Broadway by Billboard

First it was a viral sensation off-Broadway; now, Joe Iconis' musical Be More Chill has hit its biggest stage yet. Stars Gerard Canonico, Stephanie Hsu and George Salazar reflect on their sh…

SOURCE: play.acast.com at 07:00PM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater Pick: Wild Son Gets Inside Christian Brando's Head

In the new play Wild Son: The Testimony of Christian Brando, the troubled Hollywood figure's friend Champ Clark shares his intimate perspective and a first-hand portrait, based mostly on i…

SOURCE: www.laweekly.com at 06:50PM

For Fosse and Verdon, parenting took a back seat to stardom by Robert Rorke

Fosse/Verdon | Tuesday, 10 p.m., FX The bleaker side of the Broadway footlights has been one of the ongoing themes of the FX miniseries “Fosse/Verdon,” now at the midpoint of its eight-w…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:39PM

Portraits, Portraits, Portraits! See the Beetlejuice Cast & More Strike a Pose on Opening Night by Lindsey Sullivan

It was showtime on April 25 for the Broadway production of Beetlejuice, which opened at the Winter Garden Theatre. The new musical, starring Alex Brightman and Sophia Anne Caruso, is based o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:28PM

Wizard of Oz Actress Adjusts Performance for Deaf Patrons by Kyle Christopher West

This weekend in Fort Worth, Texas, actress Molly Franco took the stage as Dorothy in Casa Maana's production of THE WIZARD OF OZ. When Franco learned that members of the deaf community were …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:11PM

Sophia Anne Caruso, Alex Brightman and More Talk Why Beetlejuice is Meant to Be on Stage On Opening Night by Broadway.com

Beetlejuice stars Alex Brightman, Sophia Anne Caruso and more talk about bringing the beloved film to life on stage on opening night.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:08PM

Book Review: Walter Gropius — The Very Human Face of the Visionary Founder of the Bauhaus by Mark Favermann

Award-winning author and critic Fiona MacCarthy is out to change wrong-headed perceptions of Walter Gropius in her biography. And she succeeds. The post Book Review: Walter Gropius — The …

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:06PM

Mark Medoff’s ‘Children of a Lesser God’ brought deaf culture to a bigger stage by David Kurs

I wasn’t old enough to see the original 1979 run of “Children of a Lesser God” by Mark Medoff, who died Tuesday at 79. But the 1986 movie and leading actress Marlee Matlin’s Oscar wi…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:05PM

Is “The Death Of The Critic” A Tired Trope That Needs Retiring? by Artsjournal

“What if the critic doesn’t need more audacity, or more ruthlessness; what if there isn’t one “tone of the time” waiting for their elucidation – indeed, what if nothing but mass …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:03PM

BroadwayWorld Assembles the Broadway Avengers! by Kaitlin Milligan

The most highly-anticipated film of 2019 is AVENGERS ENDGAME. After ten years and 22 movies, the Avengers saga is coming to an end.The film is the follow-up to Avengers Infinity War, which l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:01PM

BWW TV: Watch New Highlights of Will Chase & Corbin Bleu in KISS ME, KATE by BroadwayWorld TV

Kiss Me, Kate is bringing audiences to their feet every night at Studio 54, where it opened just last month. Check out new highlights of Will Chase performing 'I've Come to Wive it Wealthily…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00PM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Inside Clubbed Thumb's 2019 Gala, Honoring Playwrights Heidi Schreck, Jaclyn Backhaus, and Sarah DeLappe by Nathan Skethway

The April 22 event honored female playwrights and their contributions to the American theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:49PM

The Inside Story Of Broadway’s ‘Gary’: Fake Blood, Real Heartbreak And How A Cast United For The Season’s Most Divisive Play – Tony Watch by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Mac’s Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus opened on Broadway April 21, and to say it divided critics would be to employ an understatement neither Mac nor Gary would tolera…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:47PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Rebecca Naomi Jones of Oklahoma! by Broadway.com

Rebecca Naomi Jones stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about starring as Laurey in the revival of Oklahoma! and more with Ryan Lee Gilbert.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:37PM

High School Production Of 'Alien' Grows Stronger With Help From Director Ridley Scott

A high school in northern New Jersey staged a version of the movie Alien and got the blessing of film director Ridley Scott. Now there's a revival with a bigger budget, some provided by Scot…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:35PM

How Changes In Facebook’s Algorithm Disadvantaged The Arts by Artsjournal

The algorithm discouraged sharing of news. “While every subject group saw major reductions, on a percentage basis arts and entertainment referrals from Facebook to news pieces took the gre…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:24PM

Cirque du Soleil's 'Corteo' is not your grandfather's circus by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Cirque du Soleil production comes to Chaifetz Arena.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:22PM

“Beetlejuice” Debuts on Broadway, and Movie’s Co-Writer Reveals Why There Will Never be a Film Sequel by Roger Friedman

“Beetlejuice” debuted on Broadway last night, and it was just as good if not better than when I saw it a month

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 05:06PM

Judith Light to Receive Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award by Mark A. Robinson

Two-time Tony Award winner Judith Light will receive a special accolade at this year’s Tony Award’s ceremony. Light will be bestowed the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award, which is presented…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:03PM

Suggestion: Canadian Theatre Needs A New Funding Narrative by Artsjournal

Jesse Lavercombe: “I think Canada needs a new narrative for itself that isn’t so much about buttressing a fortress or perfectly defining our national identity, but participating in a lar…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:02PM

Chicago Opera Theater's Moby-Dick is well worth chasing down by Deanna Isaacs

It'll banish all your memories of English-class torture. Whatever your history with Moby-Dick—even if you were a disgruntled teenager on a forced English class…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 05:00PM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Check Out Warren Carlyle's High-Energy Dance Numbers From Broadway's Kiss Me, Kate by Olivia Clement

Watch highlights from the Roundabout revival, now playing at Studio 54.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

A Look at Pipeline Theatre Company's Playing Hot by Nathan Skethway

Check out photos from the world premiere, now playing at Theater 511.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

The Old Globe Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup includes the world premiere of 'Almost Famous,' five West Coast premieres, and a holiday favorite.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:47PM

L.A. Theater Review: ‘The Niceties’ by Peter Debruge

A colleague who teaches recently pointed out a surprising insight into the current generation of university-age students: According to an informal show-of-hands poll she conducted, hardly an…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:44PM

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Watch This Mashup of 'Once Upon A Time' from BKLYN; Now Available From Broadway Licensing by BroadwayWorld

5 years after opening on BroadwayBKLYN The Musicalfinds a home with theatrical licensor, Broadway Licensing. It's hit song 'Once Upon a Time', originally sung by Eden Espinoza, has endured l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:43PM

This Ain’t No Spelling Bee: ‘safeword.’ by Matthew Wexler

S. Asher Gelman's new play, "safeword.," reveals how the people closest to us often have the most to hide. The post This Ain’t No Spelling Bee: ‘safeword.’ appeared first on The Broad…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:35PM

They Say 'Day-o!' The Cast and Friends of Beetlejuice Join in Harmony in this Red Carpet Challenge from Opening Night! by Broadway.com

On the opening night of Beetlejuice, the cast and friends join in a rousing rendition of "Day-O" in the season finale of the Red Carpet Challenge!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:32PM

How Mavis Staines Started A Ballet Revolution by Artsjournal

Today, many of the Staines’ radical ideas — student-led teaching, community outreach, globally relevant ideologies and an emphasis on physical and mental health — are commonplace. And …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:32PM

This superb ‘Moby-Dick’ is a defining point in Chicago Opera Theater’s history by Kyle Macmillan - For The Sun-Times

REVIEW: By any measure, “Moby-Dick” is a defining success in the history of the Chicago Opera Theater.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:31PM

BWW Interview: How THE PROM's Casey Nicholaw Made a Musical with a Message by Nicole Rosky

Ever since Casey Nicholaw stepped off of the Beacon Theatre stage on June 12, 2011, his career has gone into hyperdrive. The directorchoreographer, who won not one, but two Tony Awards that …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:31PM

Watch Highlights From Paper Mill's Benny & Joon, Starring Claybourne Elder, Hannah Elless, and Bryce Pinkham by Adam Hetrick

The musical has a book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

BWW TV: Go Behind the Scenes of the SIX Photoshoot by BroadwayWorld TV

Chicago Shakespeare Theaterstages the new musicalSIX, written byTobyMarlowandLucyMoss, which makes its North American premiere in TheYard at Chicago Shakespeare,May 14-June 30, 2019.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:23PM

BWW Exclusive: French Woods to Partner with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for Concert with Andrea Burns, Caesar Samayoa, Campers by BroadwayWorld

The French Woods Music Department is excited to announce its latest collaboration. Members of The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will join our French Woods Orchestra and Maestro Douglas Drost…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:17PM

VIDEO: FOSSE/VERDON Explores the Legacy of Gwen Verdon by Stage Tube

There is no Fosse without Verdon. FX takes audiences behind the scenes with the cast and crew to explore the unparalleled legacy of Gwen Verdon.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:14PM

Broadway Beat: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘Rock of Ages’ Revivals, Stars in the Alley Updates, More by Amy Sapp

Plus, Shoshanna Bean and Jeremy Jordan extend their runs in ‘Waitress’

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 04:10PM

Scientists Make Progress On Decoding Speech Inside The Brain by Artsjournal

Although still a long way from restoring natural speech, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have generated intelligible sentences from the thoughts of people without…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:01PM

Richard Kind, Holley Fain & More Join Roundabout's TWENTIETH CENTURY Benefit Reading by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic DirectorCEO has just announced that Nick Choksi as 'Dr. Grover Lockwood,' Holley Fain as 'Anita Highland,' Richard Kind as 'Max Jacobs,' Mich…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:01PM

Frozen's Ryann Redmond on Making Olaf Her Own, Her Dream of Playing Evan Hansen & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Ryann Redmond in Frozen (Photo by Deen van Meer)Ryann Redmond, whose Broadway credits include Bring It On, If/Then and Escape to Margartiaville, has a cool new gig: She is playing Olaf in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:00PM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: First Look at Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Elless, and More in BENNY & JOON at Paper Mill Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

Paper Mill Playhouse presents the East Coast premiere of Benny amp Joon with book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer moti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:57PM

RESIDENCY SET LIST: UMPHRESS AT LAST! 4/22/19 by Jason Robert Brown

Let’s be honest: some people sing better than others. And some people sing better than pretty much anyone. And one of those people is Alysha Umphress. I’ve been waiting for the chance to…

SOURCE: Jason Robert Brown at 03:56PM

FEATURED SHOW: Reviews are in for 30th-anniversary revival of ‘darkly funny’ Other People’s Money by Featured Content

Are you ready to grab life by the assets? The 30th-anniversary revival of Other People's Money, Jerry Sterner's award-winning Off-Broadway comedy about a very hostile takeover, has taken ove…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:45PM

Upcoming Equity Auditions for Once Upon a One More Time, Into the Woods, Little Shop of Horrors, West Side Story, and More by Playbill Staff

Find your next job with this selection of upcoming calls for Broadway and shows around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM

5 Debut Questions: Hamilton's Justice Moore by Mo Brady

Today on the blog, we welcome Hamilton ensemblist Justice Moore to Broadway and learn about her journey to the Main Stem. …

SOURCE: www.theensemblist.com at 03:41PM

Good for You! Dear Evan Hansen Celebrates 1,000 Performances on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

April 25 was a great day, and here's why: the Tony-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen celebrated 1,000 performances on the Great White Way! That's a whole lot of casts and blue polos! Original…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:34PM

Academics Worldwide Worry About New Online Censorship Law In Singapore by Artsjournal

Earlier this month, the country’s government introduced a draft of the Protection From Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act. It would authorize any minister in Singapore to order “corr…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:26PM

Brooklyn’s Billie Holiday Theatre to Stage World Premiere of A Walk Into Slavery by Olivia Clement

The multi-media show commemorates 400 years since the first group of enslaved Africans was brought to America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:22PM

Rotary Art Show sets up shop at West Valley College by Debby Rice

On May 4 and 5, the lawn at West Valley College will be transformed into a gallery displaying works of art from local and regional artists. The Saratoga Rotary Art Show is a juried event who…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 03:19PM

Samantha Williams to Take Over from Phoenix Best in DEAR EVAN HANSEN by BroadwayWorld

Dear Evan Hansen has just announced a cast change Phoenix Best will play her final performance as Alana Beck on Broadway on Sunday, May 5. Samantha Williams will join the cast as Alana Beck …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:13PM

You Pick the Nominees! Choose Your Favorites for the 2019 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com

It's that time of the year! Award nominations are being announced almost every day, but at Broadway.com we want you to determine the season's best stars and shows. It's time for Broadway's u…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:11PM

Jan Morris At 92 by Artsjournal1

“Morris has lived many lives, and it is impossible to separate who she is now from who she was before. … She is impatient with questions about transgender politics, possibly because she …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:03PM

Jane Clegg review – suffrage-era gem shines again by Michael Billington

Finborough, LondonWritten during the votes for women campaign, St John Ervine’s play receives its first London revival in 75 years ‘The half-witted heroine has held the stage too long,�…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:03PM

BWW TV: BEETLEJUICE, BEETLEJUICE, BEETLEJUICE Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway! by Tv - Opening Night Special

Daylight come and the Broadway season's over Beetlejuice officially opened last night at the Winter Garden Theatre, marking the end of the 2018-19 Broadway season. Directed by Alex Timbers,B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01PM

Richard Kind, Holley Fain & More Complete Cast of Roundabout's Twentieth Century Benefit by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for Roundabout Theatre Company's upcoming benefit performance of the 1932 comedy Twentieth Century. The previously announced event, reuniting 2004 revival stars Alec Bal…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:00PM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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See Who's Joining Alec Baldwin, Anne Heche, and More in Twentieth Century Benefit by Olivia Clement

Roundabout Theatre Company's one-night-only event reunites a number of the stars from the 2004 Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

A Look Back at Every Playbill Cover of the 2018-19 Broadway Season by Nathan Skethway

Check out the 36 new productions that have opened on Broadway this season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:52PM

In front of a hushed MCA audience, Kim Foxx lets Hamlet beat a murder rap by Chris Jones

Forget Jussie Smollett. Kim Foxx, the State’s Attorney for Cook County, let Hamlet walk on Thursday night. In a murder trial held before the federal judge Joan Lefkow, the relentless Chica…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:35PM

Study Shows That People Cannot Identify “Fake” Voices Created With Technology by Artsjournal

The tech is now so good, it can impersonate voices you know. “The main takeaway is that human brains may not be able to distinguish a speaker’s voice from its morphed version, which mean…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:31PM

Dear Evan Hansen to Welcome Pace University Student Samantha Williams in Her Broadway Debut as Alana Beck by Andy Lefkowitz

Samantha Williams, a junior musical theater major at Pace University, will take over the role of Alana Beck in the Tony-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen next month. Williams will begin pe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:20PM

Samantha Williams to Join Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Music Box Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM

Review: ‘Tootsie’ at the Marquis Theatre by Deb Miller

When Tootsie the movie was released in 1982, it gave audiences a lighthearted look at rampant sexism, mistaken gender identity, and sexual harassment through the lens of the TV industry, as …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:16PM

Review: Broadway Center Stage: ‘The Who’s Tommy’ at Kennedy Center by John Stoltenberg

Fifty years ago Rolling Stone reported completion of a new album by Pete Townshend and called it “probably the most important milestone in pop since Beatlemania. For the first time, a rock…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:13PM

Opera Review: MOBY-DICK (Chicago Opera Theater at the Harris Theater) by Lawrence Bommer

THE WHALE WINS There’s only one more performance — on Sunday at 3 at the Harris Theatre — of Chicago Opera Theater’s awesomely ambitious Moby-Dick, a nearly-three-hour 2010 epic with…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:11PM

Wawa The Destroyer, Chewing Up Philadelphia Architecture And Spitting Out Identical Boxes by Artsjournal1

The iconic Philly convenience store/sandwich chain, writes Inga Saffron, “is on a relentless march through central Philadelphia, where it picks off architectural trophies, runs them throug…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:04PM

John Lithgow on Exposing Vulnerability, Sadness and His Legs in Hillary and Clinton by Paul Wontorek

Two-time Tony Award winner John Lithgow may not really look like the 42nd President of the United States, but both accomplished men have one thing in commen: they know about popular. That co…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:00PM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Almost Famous’ musical to debut at San Diego’s Old Globe theater by Ashley Lee

The stage adaptation of “Almost Famous” will make its world premiere at the Old Globe, the theater announced Friday. The musical features a book by Cameron Crowe, who wrote and directed …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 01:55PM

HŌ‘IKE: Nā Mo‘olelo Mai ka Papa Hana Keaka Hawai‘i

By . The Hawaiian Theatre Program in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa presents HŌ‘IKE: Nā Mo‘olelo Mai ka Papa Hana Keaka Hawai‘i, a Hawa…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 01:49PM

The Prom Star Angie Schworer Gives It Some Zazz as She Dances Through Her Broadway Musical Resume

Get ready to cheer as The Prom star Angie Schworer takes us through the 11 Broadway musicals she's been a part of.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:44PM

Chicago Children’s Theatre announces 2019-20 season by Doug George

Chicago Children’s Theatre has announced its 2019-20 season in the West Loop, including the Chicago premieres of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and "Me ... Jane: The Dreams & Adventures…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:40PM

Director of Marketing and Communication, Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech by Artsjournal

The Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech is searching for an experienced Director of Marketing and Communication to supervise in-house marketing planning, public relations, creative, and patron…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:39PM

Two River Theater Season to Premiere New Joe Iconis Musical by American Theatre Editors

The 2019-20 lineup will also include a world premiere by Tony Meneses and a 'Twelfth Night' directed by NY theatre critic Sara Holdren.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:37PM

Be The Better You! Audio Books Are Assaulting Our Leisure Time by Artsjournal

They’re the fastest-growing segment of the books industry, a real success for an industry that has struggled to reinvent. Learn while you’re doing something else. That’s what successfu…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:31PM

SETLIST: KENNEDY CENTER, WASHINGTON DC (American College Theatre Festival), 4/18/19 by Jason Robert Brown

2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the American College Theater Festival, and I was honored to be asked to be the keynote entertainer at the Kennedy Center (in the same theater where I condu…

SOURCE: Jason Robert Brown at 01:28PM

Breaking: Tony Awards Administration Committee Announces Eligilibity Rulings for HADESTOWN, TOOTSIE & More! by BroadwayWorld

Tony Awards Administration Committee met today for the final time this season and confirmed the eligibility status of ten Broadway productions for the 2019 American Theatre Wing's Tony Award…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:26PM

Breaking: KISS ME, KATE, AIN'T TOO PROUD & More Earn Chita Rivera Awards Nominations! by BroadwayWorld

Nominations for the 2019 Chita Rivera Awards were announced today. In keeping with the mission of the Chita Rivera Awards, nominators considered shows and films that opened during the 2018-2…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:21PM

Out is a joyous celebration of being gay in the 1970s by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Greg Campbell’s celebration of homosexual cultural icons, music, sex and protest could benefit from highlighting darker realities, writes Carly Maga.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:17PM

Look Back at Fences With Denzel Washington and Viola Davis on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The revival of the August Wilson play opened at the Cort Theatre April 26, 2010.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

Russell Harvard on ‘Lear,’ Playing the Villain, and His Dream Roles by American Theatre Editors

The actor discusses his career, the challenge of translating Shakespeare into American Sign Language, and his wish for an all-ASL show on Broadway.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:10PM

I could have rocked all night to the Who’s ‘Tommy’ at the Kennedy Center by Peter Marks

The musical is the best offering so far in the arts center’s Broadway Center Stage Series.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:06PM

‘Almost Famous’ Musical to Open in San Diego by Lauren Messman

The work, based on Cameron Crowe’s Academy Award-winning screenplay, will open the Old Globe’s 2019-20 season in September.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:05PM

In Rome, Tourists And Locals Alike Rebel Against City Government That Can’t Provide Services by Artsjournal1

“[The Italian capital is] a city in a perennial state of disrepair, from its rubbish-strewn streets, potholes, scrappy parks and medieval buildings marred by graffiti to closed metro stati…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:01PM

‘America’s Got Talent’ Champ Terry Fator Celebrates 10 Years at the Mirage by Jenelle Riley

Terry Fator always knew he’d be an entertainer when he grew up, he just didn’t know he’d be doing it as a ventriloquist or that he’d be one of America’s top — and top-paid — ta…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM

‘It makes theatre radically more accessible than any ticket discount scheme’: Putting the focus on virtual reality theatre streaming service by Laura Kressly

Virtual reality might be the largest innovation the theatre has seen in a long time, and it’s happening on your sofa.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Review: Goodnight Mr. Spindrift, Old Red Lion Theatre by Suzannah Ball

Review: Goodnight Mr. Spindrift, Old Red Lion Theatre2.0Overall ScoreWith careful and silky-smooth language Goodnight Mr. Spindrift introduces the audience to a world perhaps not too unlike …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:58PM

Joe Iconis’ Love in Hate Nation to Play New Jersey's Two River Theater by Andrew Gans

The 2019–2020 season at the New Jersey venue will also include the world premiere of The Hombres plus Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s Lackawanna Blues.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM

Visually Stunning Anastasia Doesn’t Scrimp In Any Way by Bill Hirschman

In recent years, while producers and designers of Broadway musicals have found subtle ways to slim down the overall effort on national tours. But Broadway Across America’s current sit-down…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 12:49PM

'Miss Saigon' is a musical tearjerker by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Show at the Fox is energetic but unmemorable.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:45PM

Kiss Me, Kate, Alice by Heart & Smokey Joe's Cafe Lead 2019 Chita Rivera Award Nominations by Andy Lefkowitz

Kick up your heels! Nominations have been announced for the 2019 Chita Rivera Awards, honoring the best in dance during the 2018-2019 theater and film seasons. The Chita Rivera Awards will …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:39PM

Judith Light Named Recipient of the 2019 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced today that two time Tony Award Other Desert Cities and The Assembled Parties and two time Emmy Award-winning actress Judith Light will …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:38PM

Tony Awards committee makes final determinations ahead of nominations by Caitlin Huston

The Tony Awards Administration Committee made its final eligibility determinations Friday ahead of next week’s nominations. In the fourth and final meeting of the season, the committee dis…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 12:36PM

Two River Theater's Season to Premiere New Work by Joe Iconis by BroadwayWorld

Two River Theater announces the lineup of productions for its 201920 Season.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:35PM

2019 Chita Rivera Award Nominations: Kiss Me Kate, Alice By Heart, Ain’t Too Proud Lead by Jonathan Mandell

Kiss Me Kate, Alice by Heart, Smokey Joe’s Cafe and Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations got the greatest number of nominations for the Chita Rivera Awards for dance an…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:35PM

Old Globe Season Includes Almost Famous Musical, Jitney, Noura, Plus New Michael John LaChiusa Musical by Olivia Clement

The 2019–2020 lineup features three world premieres, five West Coast premieres, and Ruben Santiago-Hudson's Tony-winning revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Tony Awards' Final Set of Rulings: Hadestown's Reeve Carney & Eva Noblezada Eligible as Leads & More by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony Awards administration committee met on April 26 for the final time this season to confirm the eligibility status of 10 Broadway productions for the American Theatre Wing's 2019 To…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:31PM

REVIEW: All My Sons, Old Vic Theatre London ✭✭✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon reviews Arthur Miller's All My Sons starring Sally Field and Bill Pullman now playing at London's Old Vic Theatre. This post REVIEW: All My Sons, Old Vic Theatre L…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:30PM

The Culture Of Competitive Masculinity At The Iowa Writers’ Workshop by Artsjournal

This “masculinist logic” infected the classroom. Criticism had always been central to the Workshop experience, and it was harsh by design. Engle believed “that young writers overestima…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:29PM

Megan Cronin: Our company lived boldly in the face of hate – theatre must tell more of these stories by Megan Cronin

In 2018 I was asked to direct a then-unnamed Taking Part project at the Young Vic Theatre in London. The brief was

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:28PM

Classical CD Review: “Desires: A Song of Songs Collection” — Sensual Joy by Susan Miron

Desires will surely solidify ORA Singers' reputation as a first-class choral ensemble. The post Classical CD Review: “Desires: A Song of Songs Collection” — Sensual Joy appeared first …

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:27PM

Old Globe Season Features World Premiere of ALMOST FAMOUS and More by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe's20192020 Season includes three world premieres, five West Coast premieres, and a Tony Awardwinning production of an American masterwork.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:25PM

BWW TV: BEETLEJUICE's Kelvin Moon Loh Takes Over Instagram For Opening Night! by BroadwayWorld TV

Broadway officially took trip to the Netherworld last night with the opening of Beetlejuice at the Winter Garden Theatre All throughout opening night, cast member Kelvin Moon Lohshowed Broad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:25PM

Throwing Out My CDs by Ben Rimalower: SONG & DANCE by Ben Rimalower

The West End and Broadway musical Song amp Dance has taken up a lot of space in my CD collection. In addition to the Original London Cast Recording starring Marti Webb recorded live at the P…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:22PM

Watch Lauren Molina Perform ‘Somewhere That’s Green’ From Little Shop of Horrors by Adam Hetrick

Known for her roles in the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd and as half of the musical duo The Skivvies, Molina takes on the Alan Menken-Howard Ashman classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

Video & photos: ‘The chemistry is quite startling’ in Like You Hate Me premiere by Featured Content

Preparations are underway for the premiere of Tom Lodge's Like You Hate Me - and these sneak-peek rehearsal shots are making us wonder whether the set is going to be very limited indeed... o…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:12PM

Jeremy Woodard Takes Over the Role of Earl in WAITRESS On Tour by BroadwayWorld

The diner recently Welcomed Jeremy Woodard to the role of 'Earl' in the National Touring Production of Waitress Waitress is the hit Broadway musical from Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles inspir…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:08PM

Notre-Dame Isn’t Just An Architectural Monument And A Place Of Worship — For Centuries It Was The Intellectual Center Of Paris by Artsjournal1

“Influential medieval thinkers such as Thomas Aquinas, Albertus Magnus, Erasmus, John Calvin, several popes and many other intellectual luminaries studied or taught [at the cathedral’s s…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:02PM

Almost Famous Musical Set for San Diego Premiere This September by Broadway.com

We're one step closer to the Almost Famous musical, tiny dancers! The previously announced musical adaptation of the acclaimed 2000 film Almost Famous is scheduled to make its world premiere…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:02PM

BWW Album Review: THE CHER SHOW Takes a Triple Dose of an Icon by Amanda Prahl

The onslaught of jukebox musicals doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon, which, in turn, means that there are an awful lot of cast albums that also double as very well-sung cover albums. Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:01PM

Six Acting Tony Award Nominations We Want to See Next Week

These six performances were left off the OCC & Drama Desk noms, but hopefully get some Tony Awards attention.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:00PM

'Mockingbird,' Temptations Snubbed In Lead-Up To Tony Awards by Lee Seymour

Broadway's equivalent of the Golden Globes lauded productions far from the Rialto's rhinestones.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:00PM

‘Does create some spooky moments’: THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL – Touring ★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

The House on Cold Hill has the chill of the usual ghost story, such as Woman in Black but with a modern twist.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

How the Stella Adler Studio Gives Former Inmates a Second Chance at Life by Genesis Johnson

The Studio’s Outreach Division proves theatre’s power within the criminal justice system.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Beth Leavel, Amber Gray, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and More Set For The Actors Fund's 2019 Gala by BroadwayWorld

The Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, announced today their lineup of performers to pay special tribute to this year's …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:53AM

Caitlin Kinnunen to Sing from The Prom at 2019 GLAAD Media Awards; Logo Will Broadcast by Andy Lefkowitz

GLAAD is making rainbow dreams come true. Caitlin Kinnunen, standout star of Broadway's The Prom, has signed on to offer up a special performance of the musical's moving song "Unruly Heart" …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:52AM

Broadway's disjointed, manic ‘Beetlejuice’ is hard to swallow by Chris Jones Chicago Tribune

Adaptation of Tim Burton movie is the season's most ill-conceived musical.

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Happy Hour on the Fringe: Conversation with Shana Kennedy and Sierra Rhoades Nicholls by Raina Searles

In anticipation of our Hand to Hand festival in partnership with Circadium School of Contemporary Circus, Katy and Raina sat down with Circadium’s Executive Director, Shana Kennedy, and fi…

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 11:38AM

Ain’t Too Proud’s Ephraim Sykes on Rising Up from the Ensemble, His Dream Project with Hairspray Live! Co-Star Ariana Grande & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Ephraim Sykes in Ain't Too Proud (Photo by Matthew Murphy)Unlike David Ruffin, The Temptations’ bespectacled showstopper, Ain’t Too Proud's Ephraim Sykes was not born ravenous for the s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:37AM

Judith Light to receive Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award by Caitlin Huston

Judith Light will receive the 2019 Isabelle Stevenson Award from the Tony Awards committee. The Isabelle Stevenson Award is given out by the Tony Awards to a member of the theater community …

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Judith Light to Receive the Tonys' 2019 Isabelle Stevenson Award by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony Awards have announced two-time Tony-winning actress Judith Light as the recipient of the 2019 Isabelle Stevenson Award. Light is being recognized for her support of LGBTQ+ and huma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:34AM

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Recoups Investment After 19 Weeks on Broadway by Brent Lang

“To Kill a Mockingbird,” the hit adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic novel, has recouped its entire investment after 19 weeks. The announcement was something of a foregone conclusion af…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:30AM

🍸 All My Sons by Theater With A Twist

Roundabout/American Airlines Theater Written by Arthur Miller; Directed by Jack O’Brien. Cast includes: Tracy Letts, Annette Benning, Benjamin Walker, Francesca Carpanini, Hampton Fluker, …

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When What We Think Will Make Things Better Makes Them Catastrophically Worse by Artsjournal

“Our very attempts to stave off disaster by introducing safety systems ultimately increases the overall complexity of the systems, ensuring that some unpredictable outcome will rear its ug…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:30AM

DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Alessandro Costantini And Shakura Dickson Take Over Instagram Tomorrow! by Linnae Medeiros

April 27th is going to be a great day, and here's why Alessandro Costantini and Shakura Dickson from Toronto's production of Dear Evan Hansen is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

Designer Mayou Trikerioti: ‘I think of theatre as my husband, while film is my lover’ by Nick Smurthwaite

After training in the UK, Mayou Trikerioti returned to her native Greece to work on theatre and film projects before making her

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BWW Review: Alex Brightman Is Uproariously Subversive in Gothic Musical Comedy Gem BEETLEJUICE by Michael Dale

'Holy crap A ballad already', sneers the leading man as he interrupts the opening song of his starring vehicle a funeral dirge sung by his co-star, backed by a chorus of mourners.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:21AM

WATCH: Rock of Ages Alumni Perform in Times Square by Roberto Araujo

The long-running, Tony-nominated musical is set to return to New World Stages for a limited engagement.

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Review: The Picture of Dorian Grey, The Richmond Theatre by Gabriel Wilding

Review: The Picture of Dorian Grey, The Richmond Theatre2.0Overall ScoreSex, murder hedonism, and art. What more could anyone want from a tale? The Picture of Dorian Grey as a fallen hero sh…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:16AM

Judith Light to Receive Tony Awards' 2019 Isabelle Stevenson Award by Ryan McPhee

The honor is presented in recognition of members of the theatre community's contributions to humanitarian efforts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

BE MORE CHILL Cast Recording is Now Available For Pre-Order by BroadwayWorld

Be More Chill Original Broadway Cast Recording will be released for digital download and streaming on Friday, May 3. This new album completes a remarkable full-circle journey for Be More Chi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:15AM

Celebrate 25 Years of TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards With a Look Back at the Lifetime Achievement Award Winners by Nathan Skethway

The awards were founded in 1993 to pay tribute to the art of costume design.

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BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - BURN THIS by Ken Fallin

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM

It's Showtime! Alex Brightman and More Celebrate Beetlejuice's Opening Night on Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

He's alive! Beetlejuice officially opened on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre on April 25, marking the final opening of the 2018-2019 season. Based on the 1988 Tim Burton movie of the s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

Production news round-up: Alistair Brammer joins Wicked and Rylan Clark-Neal to star in Nativity! The Musical by Matthew Hemley

Musicals Alistair Brammer is to join the cast of Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London’s West End. He will take

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:10AM

Michael Urie Will Host 2019 Actors Fund Gala Honoring Harvey Fierstein, Rita Moreno, More by Andrew Gans

Performers will include Amber Gray, Beth Leavel, Michael Potts, Damon Daunno, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and Sarah Stiles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

Sarah Stiles, Beth Leavel, Amber Gray & More to Perform at 2019 Actors Fund Gala by Andy Lefkowitz

A starry lineup of performers, presenters and guests have been announced to take part in the 2019 annual gala of The Actors Fund. The previously announced event, honoring Harvey Fierstein, J…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM

From Noh To Manga Musicals, A Survey Of Theatre In Japan by Artsjournal1

“This special issue … looks at theatre and performance in the Land of the Rising Sun, from its foundational traditions to its most up-to-date innovations, and considers its place within …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:03AM

THE PROM's Caitlin Kinnunen Will Perform 'Unruly Heart' at the GLAAD Media Awards by BroadwayWorld

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer LGBTQ media advocacy organization, announced today that star of the Broadway LBGTQ-themed musical phenomenon The Pro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:01AM

100 Quotes Every Theater Producer, Playwright, Director, Actor, etc. Must Read

I love a good quote. They’re what start me up in the morning.  Even more so than coffee. See, a few years ago I started writing good ones on my whiteboard in the AM so I would stare at th…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM

So Much Is Happ'nin! Broadway Fave Jeremy Woodard Joins the Waitress Tour by Ryan Gilbert

Broadway favorite Jeremy Woodard (Broadway's School of Rock, Rock of Ages) is joining the national tour of Sara Bareilles' hit musical Waitress. Woodard will play Earl in the traveling prod…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:00AM

‘Unafraid to be different, for better or for worse’: TWELFTH NIGHT – Rose Playhouse by Ian Foster

Twelfth Night in the roaring twenties? OVO Theatre brings its inventive musical take on Shakespeare to the Rose Playhouse.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Go Inside Opening Night of Beetlejuice on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The stage adaptation of the Tim Burton film, directed by Alex Timbers, opened at the Winter Garden Theatre April 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

World-premiere musical 'Almost Famous' tops Old Globe Theatre's just-announced 2019-20 season by James Hebert

Show based on San Diego-bred writer-director Cameron Crowe's movie is the marquee title on slate that takes in two other world premieres and five plays making their West Coast debuts

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:55AM

Cameron Crowe calls Old Globe's world-premiere stage adaptation of 'Almost Famous' an ode to music — and San Diego by James Hebert

Oscar-winning writer-director's life as a young journalist inspired 2000 movie that he now has adapted as a musical

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:55AM

Shereen Ahmed, Linda Benanti And More Join the 2019 ASTEP Color Ball At Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Next Monday, April 29 at 54 Below, Artists Striving to End Poverty ASTEP and friends are coming together to celebrate the 2019 ASTEP Color Ball. The 2019 Color Ball is a night to honor Artis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:52AM

Nu Sass To Perform ‘Marx in Soho’ at Edinburgh Fringe Festival by Nicole Hertvik

DC-based theater company Nu Sass Productions is taking Marx in Soho to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer. Marx in Soho, by American Historian Howard Zinn, will feature Mary Myers as …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:52AM

Arts Council repeats calls for Ofsted to restrict top ratings to schools with ‘strong arts offer’ by Matthew Hemley

Arts Council England has reiterated calls for Ofsted to only award a good or outstanding rating to schools that have a “strong

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‘It’s a wonderful challenge to perform in both English & Spanish’: Maite Jáuregui on The Reality & why the Cervantes Theatre feels like by Featured Content

Double duty: in the UK premiere of the one-woman play The Reality, Maite Jáuregui plays not only two sisters but performs - on different nights - in two languages, English and Spanish. We c…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:47AM

Be More Chill Sets Release Date for Original Broadway Cast Recording by Ryan McPhee

The Joe Iconis musical will release a new album this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

Photo Coverage: BEETLEJUICE Company Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway! by Linda Lenzi

Beetlejuice officially opened on Broadway last night, April 25, at the Winter Garden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night, and you can check out photos from the after party bel…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:37AM

The Ten Commandments Of Translating The Hebrew Bible (Or Any Scripture, Really) by Artsjournal1

Robert Alter, who finished a new three-volume translation of the text last year, offers thou-shalts and thou-shalt-nots. For example: “4. Thou shalt not multiply for thyself synonyms where…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:35AM

safeword.**1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter “Kinky Cooks” April 25, 2019: If you’ve been watching Showtime’s “Billions,” now in its fourth season, you’re familiar with the kinky proclivities o…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:34AM

Adam Guettel & Kimberly Grigsby on Making the Music of Maycomb in To Kill a Mockingbird by Broadway.com

To Kill a Mockingbird composer Adam Guettel and musical director Kimberly Grigsby discuss adding musical layers to the Aaron Sorkin play.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:31AM

To Kill a Mockingbird Recoups Broadway Investment by Andy Lefkowitz

To Kill a Mockingbird is officially a hit. The acclaimed stage adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer-winning novel has recouped its full investment, just 19 weeks into its run, producers annou…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:23AM

A Look at the Rock of Ages Times Square Celebration by Marc J. Franklin

Cast members from the original Broadway production performed on top of the Hard Rock Cafe in celebration of the show's return to NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Fresh from receiving a Pulitzer, Jackie Sibblies Drury’s Fairview will kick off Woolly Mammoth’s 40th season by Tim Treanor

Woolly Mammoth’s 40th year marks the inaugural first season selected by its second Artistic Director, Marìa Manuela Goyanes, and for this year’s slate she has selected shows with signif…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:14AM

To Gillie, With Love Will Celebrate Life of Cats and Phantom Choreographer Gillian Lynne by Adam Hetrick

Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo, Beverley Knight, and Caroline O’Connor are among those announced for the July event at London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Broadway’s To Kill a Mockingbird Recoups Investment by Andrew Gans

The Aaron Sorkin play, based on Harper Lee’s novel, officially opened at the Shubert Theatre in December 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM

‘Beetlejuice’ Musical Team Hopes to Attract New Audiences to Broadway by Marc Malkin

In the new Broadway adaptation of Tim Burton’s 1988 cult classic film “Beetlejuice,” teenager Lydia takes center-stage alongside the titular gut-busting demon (Alex Brightman) to refle…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:07AM

Subtitling Movies Is A Serious, Difficult Craft (And Studios And Filmmakers Need To Remember That) by Artsjournal1

An outcry over the quality of translation in the subtitles of Roma has received a frustrated response from top professional subtitlers. Yes, they say, subtitling is getting worse — because…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:04AM

‘Enjoyable and high-energy spectacle’: CLUB TROPICANA – Touring ★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Benidorm meets Faulty Towers: Club Tropicana is an entertaining, albeit predictable, night out.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Look Back at the Original Production of Company on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Stephen Sondheim’s seminal musical, starring Dean Jones, Elaine Stritch, Donna McKechnie, and more, opened at the Alvin Theatre April 26, 1970.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Let them Roar — the London matinee attended by 200 babies

The Vaudeville Theatre staged the first ever baby-friendly performance in the West End this week

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:57AM

A Look at The Who’s Tommy, Starring Riverdale’s Casey Cott, at the Kennedy Center by Marc J. Franklin

The semi-staged concert production continues through April 29 in Washington, D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

GRACE NOTES: Friday, April 26, 2019 by Susan Grace

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Friday Playlist: The ‘80s Music From Broadway’s Burn This Revival

Enjoy the cool, '80s sounds of Broadway's Burn This.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 09:41AM

‘Beetlejuice’ Will Leave You With a Headache No Amount of Excedrin Can Cure by Rex Reed

Everyone in the cast has been hired according to how loud they can scream, which they do in an eardrum-shattering collection of what some people call music.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 09:39AM

Q&A with Louise Jameson from Vincent River

Sure, it may seem like we are living in more progressive times, but the fact of the matter is, homophobia is as disturbingly prevalent as ever, even in the Western world. Russia and Chechyna…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 09:35AM

Steven Spielberg Doesn’t Hate Netflix. Really! by Artsjournal1

“Recent reporting about the proposal to bar movies produced by and for streaming services from Oscar contention has tended to portray Spielberg as a reactionary arch-enemy of Netflix. But …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:33AM

Broadway’s ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Recoups Investment After 19 Weeks by Greg Evans

To Kill A Mockingbird, Aaron Sorkin’s Broadway stage adaptation of the Harper Lee novel produced by Scott Rudin, has recouped its entire investment 19 weeks after its Dec. 13, 2018, openin…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:33AM

The Picture of Dorian Gray review at Richmond Theatre, London – ‘stylish and intelligent adaptation’ by Paul Vale

When Oscar Wilde published his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray in 1891, it caused a scandal. The anti-hero of the title

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:26AM

Ain’t Misbehavin’ review – Oti Mabuse musical has sass, soul and swing by Lyndsey Winship

Southwark Playhouse, LondonA crack cast fire up this romp through Fats Waller’s music, directed by Tyrone Huntley with moves by the Strictly dancer The black box of Southwark Playhouse is …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:19AM

Call Redialed: NEW Ryan Bauer-Walsh Interview: "The Who's TOMMY" at Seven Angels Theatre by Adam Rothenberg

Last time Ryan Bauer-Walsh & I spoke, he was getting ready to sail around the world performing on a cruise ship. Now that he is back in New York, I am thrilled we get to catch up as he g…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 09:17AM

Should We Really Drop Kate Smith’s ‘God Bless America’ From Sporting Events Because Of A Couple Of Racist Songs She Sang 80-Odd Years Ago? Well, by Artsjournal1

Last week, someone brought forward two now-embarrassing songs about black people that Smith recorded in the 1930s (we’ll spare you the titles), and teams in New York and Philadelphia that …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:17AM

Photo Coverage: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Celebrates 1000 Performances on Broadway by Jennifer Broski

Dear Evan Hansen celebrated its 1000th Broadway performance yesterday

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:08AM

Filmmaker John Singleton In Coma Following Stroke by Artsjournal1

“The 51-year-old director behind films including Boyz n the Hood, Poetic Justice and 2 Fast 2 Furious was hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. last week after falling ill af…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:02AM

Global Roundup 4/26 - Patti LuPone, INTO THE WOODS at the Hollywood Bowl, SPELLING BEE Cancellation, and More! by Bww Special

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:01AM

Look Ahead: The hottest Seattle events for May 2019 by Brendan Kiley, Moira Macdonald and Michael Rietmulder

From the Seattle International Film Festival to Fisherman's Village Music Festival, our Seattle Times arts writers dish on next month’s most buzzworthy arts and entertainment events.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 09:00AM

Phil Dunning: ‘I once dreamed I was Sandy from Grease but Danny didn’t fancy me' by Harriet Gibsone

The comedy writer and performer on the things that make him laugh the most French and Saunders’s Baywatch sketch is my favourite. It was the first VHS tape that I wrote “Do not tape over…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:00AM

New in L.A. theater: ‘The End of Sex,’ plus plays responding to #MeToo and homelessness by Daryl H. Miller

Notions of family figure into the shows in this week’s 99-Seat Beat up-close look at Los Angeles’ smaller theaters. Families of the traditional, nuclear kind find themselves plunged into…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM

‘Gloriously revived’: AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ – Southwark Playhouse ★★★★ by Jonathan Baz

Not seen on a London stage for 40 years, Ain’t Misbehavin’ is gloriously revived at Southwark Playhouse in a co-production with Colchester’s Mercury Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Who needs a director, anyway? A classical theater in Staunton, Va., lets the actors run the show, and it’s a hit. by Peter Marks

Once a year, the American Shakespeare Center goes back to the future, with the cast having the run of the place.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:00AM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Immersion Training by Elaina Loveland

Go beyond the stage with cosplay and reenactments The post Immersion Training appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 08:52AM

Beyond The Met’s Live In HD: Opera Companies All Over Bring Their Performances To Cinemas And The Web by Artsjournal1

“Since the Metropolitan Opera began broadcasting live to movie theaters, in 2006, companies from the Bolshoi to the Komische Oper Berlin have seen digital distribution as crucial to positi…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:46AM

NEWS: Sherlock Holmes investigates The Sign Of Four at Greenwich Theatre by Featured Content

A missing parent, murderous plans and missing gems - super sleuth Sherlock Holmes has his work cut out for him in The Sign Of Four, Blackeyed Theatre's acclaimed adaptation of Sir Arthur Con…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:31AM

Mark Medoff, Playwright Of ‘Children Of A Lesser God’, Dead At 79 by Artsjournal1

“Medoff wrote 30 plays and wrote, produced or directed 19 movies. He found his greatest success with Children of a Lesser God, the tale of a troubled love affair between a speech teacher a…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:31AM

Theatre accountant Robert Breckman: ‘Actors are all mad as hatters. And so am I’ by Nick Higham

As the renowned theatre accountant retires at 80, after nearly six decades working in the industry, he reminisces with Nick Higham about

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:23AM

Repair And Reopen Notre-Dame In Five Years? Impossible, Say Experts by Artsjournal1

“Heritage experts warn that restoring Notre-Dame de Paris after the devastating fire of 15 April will be so complex that it could take a decade or more, despite President Emmanuel Macron�…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:15AM

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Recoups its Investment on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Producer Scott Rudin announced today that the new Broadway production of To Kill a Mockingbird, Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Bartlett Sher, and based on Harper Lee's classic novel, h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:09AM

A Dome And A Home: The Theatre From The Calais Jungle Travels Around France Offering Welcome To Migrants by Artsjournal1

Since it was set up in the (now-removed) refugee camp in the Channel port in 2015, Good Chance Theatre‘s dome has become a pop-up playhouse, setting up in several locations around Paris an…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:00AM

‘Fun, laughs, good time’: SWEET CHARITY – Donmar Warehouse ★★★★ by Johnny Fox

This is as unconventional production of Sweet Charity as you’re likely to see. Set firmly in the art milieu of Andy Warhol’s Factory, it’s so perfectly, silver-foil-wrapped acid-tabbed…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

Why Dear Evan Hansen spoke to David Mirvish by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

The musical about a flawed teenager ‘is about all of us. We all want to be liked to some degree,’ says the head of Mirvish Productions, who chased the show for two years.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:00AM

Everyone needs an editor, even choreographers. Now, they’re finally welcoming more voices in the studio. by Sarah L. Kaufman

“A lot of times, I’m just someone for the choreographer to talk to,” says dance dramaturge Clare Croft.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:00AM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Film Review: “Her Smell” — Fiddling with Our Viscera by Betsy Sherman

Her Smell is funny-terrifying, alluring-repulsive, moving-disturbing, era-capturing and timeless. The post Film Review: “Her Smell” — Fiddling with Our Viscera appeared first on The A…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:44AM

1,300-Year-Old Gilded Book Seized From Smugglers In Turkey by Artsjournal1

“The suspects were caught red-handed when [anti-smuggling police in Diyarbakır province] raided a property in Bismil district. where [sale of the volume] was supposed to take place. Writt…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:44AM

Captain Corelli's Mandolin review – wartime weepy is shocking and wondrous by Arifa Akbar

Rose theatre, KingstonRona Munro’s adaptation of the Louis de Bernières classic cuts back the love story to drum home the bloody trauma of conflict Louis de Bernières’s Greek island ep…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:34AM

Bodiography's Maria Caruso knows what it's like to dance like Martha Graham by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Maria Caruso and Bodiography Contemporary Ballet dancers will perform “Steps in the Street” by Martha Graham at Byham Theater.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:30AM

Organist Marilyn Mason Dead At 93 by Artsjournal1

“She commissioned more than 70 works from composers, including William Bolcom and Jean Langlais … and shaped generations of organists over a record-breaking 67 years on the faculty at th…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:29AM

WATCH: Experience the battle between Brain & Clitoris in Rejoicing at her Wondrous Vulva the Young Woman Applauded Herself by Featured Content

Have you ever seen the discussion between sexual organs and the brain performed wittily by a pair of hilarious performers? Now you can. Enjoy this trailer for Rejoicing at her Wondrous Vulva…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:28AM

The ‘escape room’ show that explores what happens after you tear down theatre’s structures by Ka Bradley

Some words are more loaded than others. During my hour and a half experiencing Dismantle This Room at the Royal Court Theatre,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:19AM

On digital: The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot / Au Hasard Balthazar

A war veteran is tasked to save the planet from a deadly virus; a tale of a French teenager and the Christ-like suffering of her donkey

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Why Do We Dance? — a closer look at pliés, vogueing and jookin’

The first episode ‘To Belong’ spearheads a documentary series on the inherent motivations behind dance, from Wayne McGregor to Lil Buck

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:18AM

Urban Myths: The Trial of Joan Collins — a cocktail of camp pastiches and courtroom battles

The Sky Arts’ comedy series stages the legal dispute between Random House and the iconic Hollywood star

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:18AM

Knock Down the House, Netflix — four female Democrats set out to ‘drain the swamp’

A documentary tracing the primary campaigns of four progressive Democrats: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Paula Jean Swearengin, Amy Vilela and Cori Bush

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:18AM

Altın Gün: Gece

The Dutch-Turkish music collective takes its cue from the 1970s Istanbul scene, adding an original flourish of synthesisers and percussion

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:17AM

SOAK: Grim Town

The second album by the Northern Irish singer tackles the travails of becoming an adult but the music experimentation is less effective

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:17AM

Kendrick Scott: A Wall Becomes a Bridge

In his latest release, the jazz drummer combines smooth, thick harmonies with an uplifting message

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:17AM

Minimal Violence: InDreams

The Vancouver duo’s debut album fashions a dystopian future out of electronic basslines and adrenalised beats

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:17AM

Pink: Hurts 2B Human

In her eighth studio album, Pink pushes on with her devil-may-care attitude, albeit with formulaic song structures

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:17AM

Falla: La vida breve

The BBC Philharmonic delivers the Spanish composer’s 1905 opera with the sunny panache it deserves

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:17AM

Snapshot: ‘Atlantic City’ by Brian Rose

The photographer documents the aftermath of the mid-20th century casino boom

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:12AM

The next matter: the discovery of new materials for design

Designers are pushing boundaries with renewable, innovative and challenging products

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:12AM

Rockwell Group to design new Broadway-themed hotel by Caitlin Huston

Designer David Rockwell is hoping to bring the behind-the-scenes players of the Broadway industry to the forefront with his design for the upcoming Olio hotel. Rockwell Group is designing th…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 07:11AM

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ announces recoupment by Caitlin Huston

“To Kill a Mockingbird” has recouped its entire investment, producer Scott Rudin announced Friday morning. The play was capitalized for up to $7.5 million, according to documents filed w…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 07:10AM

Obituary: John McEnery – ‘powerful stage and screen actor who had a dark, compelling energy’ by Michael Quinn

John McEnery was an actor fuelled by a complex, combustible inner life that manifested itself with a dark, compelling energy and often

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:08AM

A touch of class by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal I review the Broadway transfer of Ink. Here’s an excerpt. *  *  * The newspaper movie used to be an established genre in Hollywood, and a consistently …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:04AM

Overwhelming by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal I review the new Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons. Here’s an excerpt. *  *  * Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons” is back on Broadway,…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:03AM

Did you see the same show I did? by Terry Teachout

The thirtieth episode of Three on the Aisle, the twice-monthly podcast in which Peter Marks, Elisabeth Vincentelli, and I talk about theater in America, is now available on line for listeni…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:02AM

Replay: Alfred Deller sings Purcell by Terry Teachout

Alfred Deller sings Purcell’s “From rosy bow’rs” in an undated film clip: (This is the latest in a series of arts- and history-related videos that appear in this space each Monday, W…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Three Sisters at the Almeida Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Rebecca Frecknall’s production of Three Sisters.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Almanac: John R. Allen on belief in times of trial by Terry Teachout

“The things of men will break—whether weapons, machines or bodies. When that time comes, know what you believe. It will be the only thing that keeps you going.” John R. Allen (quoted i…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

Old Stock tells its Refugee Love Story in a risky and memorable way by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Old Stock veers from noisily confrontational to lyrical to sardonic, with a buildup of character through beautifully observed, often wryly funny dialogue, writes Karen Fricker.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:00AM

The Friday 5: 5 Things We Hope The Tony Nominators Don't Forget by JK

Normally, Mike and I like to offer up our Tony Award nomination predictions list at this time of year. This season, however, we won't have seen four major productions before the nominees are…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:00AM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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New foundation established in honour of Gillian Lynne to support young performers by Giverny Masso

A new trust to support young performers has been set up in the name of choreographer Gillian Lynne and her husband. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:54AM

See The Merry Wives Of Windsor at a cinema near you by Carly-Ann Clements

On Thursday 20 June, people across the UK and Ireland will be able to see Shakespeare's Globe's production of The Merry Wives Of Windsor. The post See The Merry Wives Of Windsor at a cinema…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:51AM

All My Sons starring Bill Pullman and Sally Field at the Old Vic, London – review round-up by Fergus Morgan

Arthur Miller here, Arthur Miller there, Arthur Miller everywhere. After high-profile revivals of The Price, The American Clock and The Crucible comes

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:40AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber overhauls foundation’s funding framework by Matthew Hemley

Andrew Lloyd Webber is overhauling the way money is awarded through his foundation, with three new strands aimed at supporting potential and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:35AM

FIRST LOOK: Step aboard the SS Illyria with these images from OVO Theatre’s Twelfth Night by Featured Content

Life aboard the high seas in OVO Theatre's production of Twelfth Night is full of music, relaxation and cocktails that just won't stay in their shakers, certainly according to these brillian…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:31AM

Frieze New York 2019

As Frieze returns to the city, we look at the fair’s highlights and trends, and speak to some of the key people involved

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Playboy’s bathroom Lichtenstein for sale

Plus: Raphael under the radar; change at Photo London; Brussels gets ‘woke’

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:28AM

Villa Cerutti: secrets of a wealthy recluse

Near Turin, the unknown artistic treasure trove of collector Federico Cerruti is now open to the public

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Why post-punk pioneer Kathy Acker is making a comeback

An exhibition at London’s ICA devoted to Acker’s work and influence goes beyond pop icon clichés

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Wake Up With BWW 4/26: BEETLEJUICE Opening Night Coverage, Drama Desk Nominations, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Last night, Beetlejuice officially opened on Broadway We brought you all of the coverage, including photos, videos, and of course, the reviews Check it all out be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:26AM

In Object & Thing, New York gets a new breed of art fair

The event, which opens in Brooklyn this year, could provide an alternative model for selling art and design

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:25AM

Inside Sean Kelly’s Collect Wisely, the art world’s go-to podcast

The gallerist talks about the making of his series, which ‘questions the art world status quo’

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How Lisa Schiff is disrupting the art advisory business

The New York-based adviser talks about her plan to open a new exhibition venue that’s ‘more living room than white cube’

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:24AM

Komal Shah’s mission to redress the art world’s balance

The collector talks about quitting tech for art, and how she’s giving a platform to women and artists of colour

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American film-maker Leslie Thornton on the exchange between science and art

The artist talks about her residency at Cern and her ultimate trust in scientists

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Film-maker Linda Goode Bryant: ‘I want to be disoriented’

The founder of a now-legendary gallery for black artists is celebrated at Frieze New York

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Celebrate Gillian Lynne at To Gillie, With Love by Carly-Ann Clements

To celebrate the life and work of Gillian Lynne, a star-studded line-up will perform at this special evening at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. The post Celebrate Gillian Lynne at To Gillie, With…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:23AM

Captain Corelli’s Mandolin review at Rose Theatre, Kingston-upon-Thames – ‘feels diminished’ by Dave Fargnoli

Condensing Louis de Bernières’ bittersweet wartime romance for the stage, Rona Munro’s adaptation of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin never quite resonates. Though her

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:11AM

Photo Coverage: BEETLEJUICE Opening Night: Inside the Strange and Unusual Red Carpet! by Walter McBride

Beetlejuice officially opened on Broadway last night, April 25, at the Winter Garden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night, and you can check out photos from the opening night r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:07AM

Photo Coverage: BEETLEJUICE Opening Night: Say This Three Times! The Cast Takes Their Opening Night Bows! by Walter McBride

Beetlejuice officially opened on Broadway last night, April 25, at the Winter Garden Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night, and you can check out photos of the cast taking their…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:05AM

‘Disappointingly uneven’: ALL MY SONS – The Old Vic by Aleks Sierz

Revival of Arthur Miller’s classic family drama All My Sons is very starry but the result is disappointingly uneven.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

We're having "One Fine Day" as the Carole King musical Beautiful announces tour dates starting January 2020

London's West End may still have a host of strong leading ladies, but we would be lying if we said we didn't miss Carole King's story BEAUTIFUL in the capital. Lucky for us (and the rest of …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:00AM

At Chicago Shakespeare Theater, this 'Hamlet' is like a guy you know, and you feel his grief by Chris Jones

For an eleventh-hour replacement, Maurice Jones is a darn fine Hamlet. Jones, a Broadway actor, was only cast in the theater's most iconic role in March, following the withdrawal of Raul …

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Friday, April 26, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Comedian Brian Regan Sees The Dinosaurs In Everyday Life by Elizabeth Blair

He's a favorite of other comics — a physical, observational and airtight performer who works "clean." All that helps explain why families make up a good portion of his massive audience.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:06AM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Final Bow for Yellowface: Ending outdated representations of Asians in ballet

It was yet another Nutcracker season at New York City Ballet (NYCB), and the company was getting more and more letters questioning the offensive, stereotypical Chinese variation. NYCB solois…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 04:37AM

How dance prepared me for motherhood

Dancers often see motherhood as a completely separate entity from their performance life. The thought of managing a career and parenthood is overwhelming to say the least, not to mention wh…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 04:30AM

What to see this week in the UK by Andrew Pulver,phil Harrison, John Fordham, Andrew Clements, Jonathan Jones,miriam Gillinson and Lyndsey Winship

From Avengers: Endgame to Mary Quant, here’s our pick of the best films, concerts, exhibitions, theatre and dance over the next seven days Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:00AM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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‘Aladdin,’ ‘Pokemon: Detective Pikachu’ and ‘Shaft’ Set for China Debuts by Rebecca Davis

Disney’s new live-action “Aladdin” will release in China on May 24, day-and-date with North America, giving the studio a run of three films in Chinese theaters as many months.  Two ot…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:52AM

Today on Broadway: Friday, April 26, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Critics Weigh in on “Beetlejuice,” Drama Desk Noms are In, Tonys Announce Lifetime Achievement Winners [display_podcast] “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 03:27AM

Dreaming the Night Field: A Legend of Wales by Arts Review

Riverside Theatres invites audiences to step into a world of Celtic music, magic and masterful storytelling on on Sunday 28 April in Dreaming the Night Field: A Legend of Wales. Presented by…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 03:26AM

New studio owner Brandi Nichols: Taking a leap of faith

Brandi Nichols grew up in Newport, Oregon, where she regarded herself as mainly a tap dancer, with a toe dipped into the musical theater world. After high school, Nichols spent a summer in A…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 03:16AM

On the Couch with Amity Dry by Arts Review

Who is Amity Dry? I’m a singer, writer, composer, mother, overly enthusiastic story-teller, eternal optimistic and lover of connecting with people and making art. What would you do differe…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 03:16AM

Mark DeGarmo Dance: Pushing at issues and pulling in audience members

How much do dancemakers create for themselves, and how much do they create for those who view their works? It’s a perennial tension in dancemaking — particularly in contemporary dance, w…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 03:14AM

Revolutions: Records and Rebels set to open at Melbourne Museum by Arts Review

Fifty years ago today, The Beatles were in Abbey Road Studios recording together for the last time. By May, Apollo 11 had touched down on the moon. In August, a generation came together…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 03:05AM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Animal Farm by Arts Review

One man, more than 20 characters, Riverside Theatres presents State Theatre Company South Australia’s daring new adaption of George Orwell’s political classic, Animal Farm, for a limited…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 02:56AM

floating queer celestials in Ni’Ja Whitson’s “Oba Qween Baba King Baba” by Maura Donohue

Ni'Ja Whitson queers divine kingdoms with cosmological meetings amidst a swirl of lineage, legacies and streaming star scapes. Salve.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 02:50AM

Melbourne set to celebrate worldwide International Jazz Day by Arts Review

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock have announced the programme for the 2019 edition of International Jazz Day – which will be launched i…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 02:50AM

New Jersey High School That Staged Theatrical Adaptation of ALIEN Will Present Encore Today by Bww News Desk

A high school in New Jersey had taken the internet by storm with their stage production of Alien. Now, the official twitter for the ALIEN anthology has announced an encore performance will t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:30AM

Kirk Dangerous Kills the Prime Minister by Arts Review

A psychedelic science-fantasy road trip that confronts the apocalyptic state of current affairs and celebrates the liberating potential of genre fiction, James Macaronas presents Kirk Danger…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 02:15AM

Burning by Arts Review

Burning is based on the short story Barn Burning by famed magical realism author Haruki Murakami. The film explores a disturbing and sinister love triangle set in South Korea. Due to the …

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 02:14AM

Howard Sherman: How changes to Facebook’s algorithm heaped injury on the arts and its coverage by Howard Sherman

There are any number of reasons to read the new cover story from Wired magazine, 15 Months of Fresh Hell Inside of

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Friday, April 26, 2019 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Bruce Springsteen drops new SoCal-inspired single, ‘Hello Sunshine’ by Billy Heller

The first thing you need to know about Bruce Springsteen’s newest song, “Hello Sunshine,” is that it’s all Bruce and no E Street Band. There’s no signature wailing sax or frantic r…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 01:24AM
Friday, April 26, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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safeword. by Darryl Reilly

Mr. Asher here continues to mine the subject of human sexuality, but lightning has not struck twice. That is chiefly due to Asher’s misguidedly grandiose direction (with associate director…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:44AM

Bruce Springsteen Drops New Song, ‘Hello Sunshine’ (Listen) by Jem Aswad

While listeners of SiriusXM’s E Street Radio got an advance listen — actually several advance listens — Bruce Springsteen didn’t officially drop his new single, “Hello Sunshine,”…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:21AM

Hugh Bonneville: 'People say actors have no right to voice opinions. I'm a flipping voter, too' by James Rampton, James Rampton

The star of 'Downton Abbey' and 'W1A' speaks to James Rampton about the upcoming 'Downton Abbey' film, the revival of 'Shadowlands' and why Britain now is like Russia before the revolution

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:14AM

Review: Attack Theatre takes audiences on a zany ride in 'The Rube Goldberg Variations' by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

You could call it a mix between the Hasbro board game Mousetrap and Hitchcock’s film “Rear Window,” minus the murder.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:13AM

Killing Time by Mark Dundas Wood

This British production is a family effort, as Forsyth and Mills are mother and daughter in real life. The play is worth seeing primarily for the sharp and uncompromising performance of Fors…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:11AM

A Rare Chance to See Dance from Down Under - The Joyce Theater presents its first-ever Australia Festival

The Joyce Theater presents its first-ever Australia Festival---Australia has an active and varied dance scene, but New York audiences rarely have an opportunity to sample any of what goes on…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 12:00AM

Revisit Leslie Uggams in the Tony-Winning Hallelujah, Baby! by Adam Hetrick

Featuring a book by Arthur Laurents and music by Jule Styne, the Tony-winning musical opened on Broadway April 26, 1967.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

American Idol’s LaToya London Stars in The Bodyguard at White Plains Performing Arts Center by Andrew Gans

Performances begin April 26 under the direction of Frank Portanova.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tshidi Manye and Quentin Earl Darrington Star in Concert Readings of New Musical Wildflower April 26–27 by Andrew Gans

The musical is inspired by the life of The Lion King star Manye.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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